Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2014 Impreza WRX & WRX STI Owner's Manual | Page 177

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Climate control/Automatic climate control system

(Bi-level): Instrument panel outlets and
foot outlets
(Heat): Foot outlets, both side outlets of
the instrument panel and some through
windshield defroster outlets (A small
amount of air flows to the windshield and
both side windows to prevent fogging.)
(Heat-def): Windshield defroster outlets, foot outlets and both side outlets of
the instrument panel
: Windshield defroster outlets and both
side outlets of the instrument panel
For details, refer to “Airflow selection” F42.

NOTE
When the dial is placed in the “ ” or
“ ” position, the air inlet selection is
automatically set to “outside air”
mode.

& Air inlet selection button

senger compartment, the intensity of sunlight, and other factors. Pressing the air
inlet selection button cancels the “AUTO”
mode. To return to “AUTO” mode, turn the
fan speed control dial or airflow control
dial to a position other than the AUTO
position. Then turn to “AUTO” mode.
SUBARU recommends using the AUTO
position.

WARNING

ON position (recirculation): Interior air is
recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the
air inlet selection button to the ON position
for fast cooling with the air conditioner or
when driving on a dusty road. The
indicator light will illuminate.
OFF position (outside air): Outside air is
drawn into the passenger compartment.
Press the air inlet selection button to the
OFF position when the interior has cooled
to a comfortable temperature and the road
is no longer dusty. The indicator light will
turn off.
AUTO: Turn the fan speed control dial and
airflow control dial to the AUTO position.
The air inlet control is then adjusted
automatically in accordance with the air
temperature inside and outside the pas-

Continued operation in the ON position may fog up the windows. Switch
to the OFF position as soon as the
outside dusty condition clears.

NOTE
When the battery is disconnected or
when the battery voltage is low, the
indicator light will blink but this is not a
malfunction. However, an electrical
system malfunction may occur if the
indicator light is blinking when the
engine is started. Have your vehicle
inspected by a SUBARU dealer.